Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA from $1,400 (81 Rentals)

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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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179 Dalma Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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The Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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465 Calderon Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

465 Calderon Ave

465 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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The Chalet at Curtner
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Cupertino in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,704. 1630 Ottawa Court in the Community Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Altos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at CupertinoStelling1BR,1BA$1,704
1630 Ottawa CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Calderon Apartments12Studio,1BA$1,960
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
The Chalet at CurtnerVilla1BR,1BA$2,095
Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,295
Delmonico Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,295
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Town & Country Village neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Palm Villa starting at $2,775 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Palm Villa2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.52
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.98
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom with balcony1BR,1BA$3.17
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.06
Olive West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28

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Getting Around Los Altos, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Altos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Altos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Altos is at 1630 Ottawa Court listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment is $1,704 at Villages at Cupertino.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Los Altos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Altos is starting from $2,595 at Shoreline Village.

What is the most affordable Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villages at Cupertino and starts from $4,025.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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